Be Love

Rev. Rich Tafel is the pastor of the Church of the Holy City in Washington D.C., as well as a strategist, author, and pioneer in the social entrepreneur field. Keywords love, community, spirituality, courage, politics, faith, personal growth, cultural translation, compassion, authenticity, reconciliation, faith, identity, LGBTQ+, church, community, acceptance, spirituality, personal journey Summar...

Ron Schnarr is a minister along with his wife Mary Schnarr at the Church of Truth in Louisville Kentucky. The Church of Truth is a non-denominational church under the Teachings of Emanuel Swedenborg and was founded by His Prophet and Servant Edward Miller and his wife, the Prophetess and Servant Virginia Miller. Ron was an ordained minister receiving His Masters in Divinity at the Bryn Athyn Theol...

So pleased to be in conversation with my friend and mentor Dr. Soni Werner. My first live interview I didn’t keep great track of the time, so this is a long one! It’s worth it! Dr. Soni Werner was a Professor at Byrn Athyn College for nearly 20 years, as well as an Adjunct Instructor at Elmira College, Corning Community College and Alfred University, in NY. During her time at Corning Community Col...

So pleased to be in conversation with the Rev. Andy Stinson. Andy is pastor of the First Congregational Church of Fall River and you can tune into his wisdom most weekdays at 11:11 am Live on their Facebook page . Keywords love, truth, usefulness, relationships, modernity, Providence, community, joy, spirituality, Swedenborgian Summary In this conversation, Sage and Andy explore the complexities o...

Carl Johann Schroeder is a spiritual teacher and life coach and calls his system for person evolution Inner Selves Mastery . He offers frequent meetings and classes , hosts a YouTube channel , and is committed to helping people discover how good our life can be and how Heaven on the Earth is well within our destiny. Keywords love, truth, usefulness, spirituality, inner responsibility, negativity,...

Eleanor is an artist, researcher, and mystic who is currently studying the preservation of visionary public art at the University of Pennsylvania. www.eleanor-schnarr.com Keywords love, community, spirituality, learning disabilities, spectacle, attention, creativity, inner light, mysticism, safe spaces Summary In this conversation, Rev. Sage Cole and Eleanor explore the themes of love, community,...

Myrrh Brooks is a Lady Adventurer, Artist and Proud Owner of Penny Bun Press . You can help Myrrh publish Apples for Georgia by contributing to her Kickstarter campaign through October 10th! Keywords self-discovery, art, community, parenting, creativity, authenticity, kindness, generational perspectives, digital age, AI Summary In this conversation, Myrrh and Sage explore the themes of self-discov...

Catherine Lauber is the pastor of the Fryeburg New Church in Fryeburg, ME. Summary The conversation between Sage and Rev. Catherine Lauber explores the essence of faith, love, and the interconnectedness of human relationships. It delves into the impact of love, the challenges of depression, and the role of technology in fostering connections. The discussion highlights the power of love, resilience...

Rev. Chuck Blair is the pastor of New Church Live , a fabulous human and fellow traveler in the work of being love in the world. Summary. In this conversation, Sage interviews Rev. Chuck Blair about the essence of life and the role of love. They discuss how love can be both ferocious and courageous, and how it is nurtured through experiences and relationships. They explore the importance of steppi...

So pleased to be in conversation with my friend the Rev. Dan Burchett, Executive Director of the Wayfarers Chapel . This was a poignant time to speak to Dan as Wayfarers is in the process of being disassembled because of land movement. Summary In this conversation, Rev. Sage Cole interviews Rev. Dan Burchett, the executive director of Wayfarers Chapel, about the challenges they are facing due to a...

So happy to be in this conversation with my friend, fellow mom, and church leader Beki Greenwood. Beki is the editor of The Messenger , the newsletter for our denomination the Swedenborgian Church of North America , and a leader of the Fryeburg New Church Assembly . Summary This conversation explores the experience of love and the importance of community in the context of church and spiritual life...

To help me launch this podcast my husband, the Rev. Dr. Ted Cole, agreed to be my first interviewee and I am now finally releasing that initial conversation. It was special to start this new endeavor to explore love, by interviewing the person I love the most. You’ll notice our cat Miso purring a bit over the recording, enjoy! Ted is the rector of Saint John’s Episcopal Church in Jamaica Plain, MA...

So pleased to be in conversation with my guest Chelsea Odhner. Chelsea supports increasing the accessibility of Swedenborg's ideas through their role as the Vice President of Publishing at the Swedenborg Foundation . A licensed massage therapist, Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1 practitioner, and Newfield Network Certified Coach, Chelsea is passionate about helping people live whole, authenti...

So pleased to be in conversation with my good friend and seminary classmate the Rev. Kathy Speas. Kathy has wit and lots of wisdom to share from her years as a chaplain. Summary. In this conversation, Rev. Sage Cole and Rev. Kathy Speas discuss their perceptions of love and their journeys in ministry. Kathy shares her experience of finding what is real and meaningful in her transition from a marke...

My guest today is Jack Earls, a fabulous human who I have know since they were a young teenager. Summary: In this conversation, Rev. Sage Cole and Jack Earls discuss their understanding of love and its complexities. They reflect on their experiences with love throughout their lives, including childhood traumas and the challenges of adulthood. They explore the importance of love in life and the ten...

Today's Guest Rev. E. Kent Rogers is a minister in the Lord’s New Church . He is a father, husband and author of 12 Miracles of Spiritual Growth: A Path of Healing from the Gospels and Seven Days of Spiritual Evolution: The Genesis of Personal Transformation . Summary In this conversation, Sage and Kent explore the concept of love and its role in the church. They discuss the call to be a new churc...

Our guest today is the Rev. Steve Pults, a Swedenborgian minister and child and family therapist who has spent his life caring for and nurturing youth. Steve is also the author of two books: Discovering Unexpected Gifts and The Spirituality of Becoming Invisible . Our conversation explores the themes of love, worship, and the evolving nature of church. The host, Rev. Sage Cole, reflects on the imp...